Mo 72 E over Byrds CR
FairCape Girardeau County, Missouri · S 248 T 31 N R 12 E · Structure no. 32586
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,127
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mo 72 E over Byrds CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mo 72 E over Byrds CR in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,127 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,948 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mo 72 E over Byrds CR built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mo 72 E over Byrds CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Mo 72 E over Byrds CR carry?
About 6,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Mo 72 E over Byrds CR?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Mo 72 E over Byrds CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.